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Joi Childs

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Miss Juneteenth (2020) 99% B EDIT “Ultimately, "Miss Juneteenth" is a reminder that dreams don't have to die.” – The Playlist Jun 22, 2020 Full Review I Will Make You Mine (2020) 100% 7.5/10 EDIT “I Will Make You Mine is a fresh, nuanced end to the world Boyle began in 2011.” – MTR Network Jun 16, 2020 Full Review Saint Frances (2019) 99% 9/10 EDIT “A story as messy and unclear as the protagonist, Saint Frances gives an honest portrayal of a life in flux.” – MTR Network May 25, 2020 Full Review Honey Boy (2019) 94% 9/10 EDIT “Honey Boy is a messy triumph for screenwriter LaBeouf and director Har'el.” – MTR Network May 25, 2020 Full Review Minari (2020) 98% 9.5/10 EDIT “Tender, lighthearted, and emotional, Minari showcases that what makes a family isn't the legacy - it's the people building that legacy.” – MTR Network Apr 24, 2020 Full Review Cuties (2020) 88% 8.5/10 EDIT “Earnest performances from the assemble cast and Doucouré's deliberately voyeuristic direction showcases the perils and plights of coming of age in the digital era.” – MTR Network Apr 24, 2020 Full Review The Assistant (2019) 93% 8/10 EDIT “Simple, yet effective in its delivery, The Assistant is a cautionary tale of how easy it is to ignore abusive structures.” – MTR Network Apr 23, 2020 Full Review Downhill (2020) 36% 6/10 EDIT “Lacking chemistry between the two leads, the bottom of Downhill's slippery slope is unsatisfying.” – MTR Network Apr 23, 2020 Full Review Promising Young Woman (2020) 90% 8.5/10 EDIT “A stellar performance from Mulligan paired with an ambitious vision from Fennell comes together to create a story that's a bold takedown of rape culture and those that defend it.” – Teen Vogue Feb 1, 2020 Full Review Charm City Kings (2020) 79% 8.7/10 EDIT “Charm City Kings is raw in its delivery, but with the raw comes reality. Arresting cinematography and grounded acting performances makes this worth the watch.” – MTR Network Jan 31, 2020 Full Review Bad Hair (2020) 62% 6.5/10 EDIT “To leverage Black women's hair for your story and to not give it the length it deserves cuts the potential of BAD HAIR at the root.” – MTR Network Jan 31, 2020 Full Review Queen & Slim (2019) 82% 9/10 EDIT “Melina Matsoukas' film directorial debut stuns with its memorable vignettes. A thrilling ride, Queen & Slim serves a reminder that a Black person's journey is equally as important as how it ends.” – IGN Movies Jan 26, 2020 Full Review Uncut Gems (2019) 91% 8.5/10 EDIT “Uncut Gems raises the ante in the right ways, without getting close to folding.” – MTR Network Jan 26, 2020 Full Review The Two Popes (2019) 89% 7.5/10 EDIT “The Two Popes have standout performances from their title characters. But without transparency regarding the church, we don't get beneath the robes, only on the surface of the cloth.” – MTR Network Jan 26, 2020 Full Review Zola (2020) 88% 8/10 EDIT “There might be moments when the story gets lost in the sauce. But from it's the commitment of the cast, to the vision of Bravo, the film - and Zola as a figure - never get lost in the game.” – MTR Network Jan 26, 2020 Full Review Harriet (2019) 74% 6/10 EDIT “Harriet has the best intentions, but despite a powerful lead performance by Cynthia Erivo, the film feels bereft of originality.” – IGN Movies Oct 30, 2019 Full Review Dolemite Is My Name (2019) 97% 8.0/10 EDIT “[Eddie] Murphy succeeds by being earnest, even when delivering Dolemite's raunchiest lines. He reminds us he's one of the best at balancing drama and comedy.” – Paste Magazine Oct 9, 2019 Full Review Joker (2019) 68% 7/10 EDIT “Joker desperately searches for something to make it distinctive - and it doesn't succeed.” – MTR Network Sep 20, 2019 Full Review Sound of Metal (2019) 97% 8.5/10 EDIT “Boasting a solid story about profound loss, a knockout performance by [Riz] Ahmed, and award-worthy sound design, Sound of Metal cuts through the clutter.” – Paste Magazine Sep 16, 2019 Full Review Waves (2019) 84% 9.3/10 EDIT “Frenetic, anxious and visually stunning, the cinematography of Waves invites us to wade into this world, never warning us there's still a chance we could drown.” – Paste Magazine Sep 11, 2019 Full Review A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) 95% 8.5/10 EDIT “Personable, emotional, and packed with humor, A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood - and the spirit of Rogers - holds on to your heart and refuses to let go.” – IGN Movies Sep 10, 2019 Full Review Hustlers (2019) 88% 9/10 EDIT “With a nuanced script, standout performances, and the adrenaline of a well-executed heist, Hustlers is an entertaining ride with something meaningful to say about power and control.” – IGN Movies Sep 10, 2019 Full Review Just Mercy (2019) 85% 8.5/10 EDIT “There were many opportunities for Just Mercy to be bland. But it just missed that boat by staffing up with acting heavy hitters and being choiceful in how they showcase a corrupt system.” – IGN Movies Sep 9, 2019 Full Review Luce (2019) 91% 9/10 EDIT “LUCE is a disturbing turn of events when societal pressures mount up. That's not excusing the malicious actions that Luce caused - but rather, brings layers of complexity to what it is to live up to Black Excellence.” – MTR Network Aug 29, 2019 Full Review The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) 95% 9/10 EDIT “Peanut Butter Falcon 's a feel-good movie in every sense of the word, driven by stellar performances. But most importantly, we get a hero whose community isn't represented enough in films - and the few times they are, it's stereotypical.” – MTR Network Aug 29, 2019 Full Review
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